Montpelier High School - Record Yearbook (Montpelier, VT)

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LEONA CLEVELAND “Let” G. A. A. (1, 2, 3); 50-point award (I); 100-point award (2); Masque (1, 2); Solonscope (2, 3). Queen of PAD debates—An enthusiastic dancer and a “real” jitterbugger—Her witty remarks and witty sayings have won her many friends. She has an undying love for horses and is seldom in a serious mood. Lee didn’t have to go to the Orient to find her “Cooley”. BERTHA COLE Girls Glee Club (4). “Loyalty is the holiest good in the human heart.” Bertha conducts herself as all seniors should. One of the eager basket- ball players in the sixth period gym class. JOYCE COOPER “Juke” G- A. A. 11, 2. 3, 4); Manque (1, 2,3,4'; G ris Glee Club (2, 3,4); Mixed Chorus (2. 4); All-State (4); 'Pendant” M. S. Pinafore (1); “Patience” (2); The Mikado” (3): “The Gondoliers” (4); Silver ‘M” (3); Pro Merito (3); Music Co-chairman Junior Prom (3); Music chairman. Freshman Reception (4). One of our Prima Donas, Joyce can sing, act, and dance very well. W hether Joyce becomes a singer, English teacher, or a physical therypist we know that she’ll do the job thoroughly and completely, and at the same time have a swell time doing it. ELEANOR CORLISS A likeable person with quiet ways and excellent manners— One of her virtues is getting along well with others—Eleanor is even-tempered, with a domestic earnestness that has made her an outstanding Home Ec. student—“Her smile speaks for itself.” JOHN CORSKIE “Jack” J. V. Football (1, 2); Varsity (3, 4); Letter (1); J. V. Basketball (2); Ski Team (1, 3. 4); President (4); Vice-President (2); Boys State (3). A good friend and a great pal—One of MHS’s energetic football players—An intellectual student with an art for giving oral talks—John is captain of our Ski Team and has really taken advantage of Mt. Mansfield—“He who strives gains success”.

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JAMES BRUSA “Jim” Football (I, 2, 3, 4); Asst. Manager (2, 3); Manager (4); Masque (1, 2, 3, 4); Business Manager (4); “Ix ndonderry Air” (3); Mixed Chorus (4); Boys Chorus (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Letter (2); Solonscope (4); “Ever Since Eve” (4). Precisely! ! Manager “Jim” really takes over with that bucket of water!—A practical joker and everybody’s friend— Our minature John Gilbert with an ear for gossip. “Why do today what can be put off until tomorrow?” VIRGINIA BURLESON “Ginny” Masque (lt 2, 3, 4); Student Council (1, 2); Secret ary-Trcas. (2); Girls Glee Club (3, 4); Solonscope (2, 4); Business Manager (4); Record (3, 4); Asst. Business Manager (3); Business Manager (4); Pro Merito (3); Silver ”M” (3); Girls State (3). The ingenious blonde with a winning personality is known as Ginny “Business Manager” Burleson in our day. What will the RECORD and SOLONSCOPE do without her efficient money counting? Her abundance of energy is the envy of all, especially on blue Mondays. Ginny plans to become an X-ray technician. “Beware of her blonde hair and her sparkling eyes!” JEAN CAMERON “Jeannie” Soft-spoken and always has a pleasant smile ready—con- scientious and tireless worker. Her pet peeve is chemistry and everything connected with it. Jean is interested in basketball and baseball. After graduation she plans to enter nurses’ training. JANICE CHANDLER Solonscope (3, 4); Pro Mcrito (3). One of our most intellectual members who shines in any and every class—As she is interested in the domestic sciences, Janice has her man—and have you noticed her sparkler? SYLVIA CLARK “Sliver” Quiet in school, but her friends tell us it’s a different story outside—An experienced dancer and a lover of good music—Her pet phobia is having to get up in the morning. After high school she plans to take a course in Home Economics Education.

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FREDERICK CURTIS “ W” Librarian (I, 2, 3); Masque (I, 2, 3, 4); Pin (3); Mixed Chorus (2, 3, 4); Boys Chorus (2, 3, 4);“H. M. S. Pinafore” (I); “The Mikado” (3); “The Gondoliers” (4); “Pendant” (4); Freshman Chorus (1). What will Mr. Shipp do without his frequent comebacks!— Fred has a nice singing voice as well as an acting ability that he has shown in past operattas—One of us who really knows how to keep study halls in a dither. DRUCYLLA DENSMORE “Denny” Denny came to MHS in the middle of her junior year, and although she has been here only a short time she has won many friends. She can be described as being blonde, short, cute, and having an infectious giggle. “Her smile is whispered laughter.” JANICE DOYLE G. A. A. (I, 2); Ski Club (4); Girls Glee Club (3). Her greatest possession is an unlimited supply of laughs and giggles—Can you imagine her without gum? Janice has a fond love for dogs and dog clubs—Hopes to go to school to be- come a veterinarian. OSCAR EASTMAN J. V. Football (1, 2); Varsity (3, 4); Letter (4); Librarian (1). Although Oscar left us in the middle of the year he will al- ways be remembered for his gay antics in study hall and his witty remarks in the classrooms. Oscar wras also one of Montpelier’s favorite football players. HERBERT EDSON Bob” Mixed Chorus (4); Boys Chorus (4); “The Gondoliers” (4). Our versatile politician and singer -Gentleman extraordinary —Although he transferred from the V ermont Academy his senior year, his friendly personality has made him a quick friend to all. Bob represented MHS at the United Nations in New' York last fall. “A noble mind finds pleasure in all things.”